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Subtract 63/5 from 63/45

1^st number: 1 18/45, 2^nd number: 12 3/5

63/45 - 63/5 is -56/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   63/45 = 63 × 1/45 × 1 = 63/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   63/5 = 63 × 9/5 × 9 = 567/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/45 - 567/45 = 63 - 567/45 = -504/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -56/5

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